A Calgary Vet Was Attacked By 'Belligerent' Guinea Pig Owners & They're Facing Charges

It was all caught on video.
A Calgary Vet Was Attacked By 'Belligerent' Guinea Pig Owners & They're Facing Charges
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A mother-daughter-duo from Calgary was caught getting confrontational with a veterinarian on June 14, 2020. They had brought their sick guinea pig to be seen at the Calgary North Animal Hospital. 

According to Global News, Calgary vet Dr. Michelle Dmytriw said that there was very little she could do as the exotic pet doctor had gone home by the time the mother and daughter came to the hospital. 

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The daughter was going off about how her guinea pig was so sick and it was going to die because I was at fault and I said, ‘I offered you supportive care and you declined everything. This is your pet.’ She closed her fist and hit me on the left side if the cheek.


Michelle Dmytriw

The video obtained by Global shows Dmytriw getting punched in the face during the confrontation. 

Dmytriw also reported getting punched in the stomach by the mom after she told them to "screw off."

Calgary Police have charged Theresa and Blair Hyshka, the pet owners in question, for assault. 

Via Global News

The article's cover photo was used for illustrative purposes only. 

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